Books with author Anne Taylor

It was during this time in poor Ugly's life that she wished she had never been born. She had no friends to share her feelings with and happiness was like an elusive butterfly that refused to stay in one place, let alone settle in her life. She wanted desperately to do things that other kids did, like go to parties and dances, but no one would even think of asking Ugly to do anything! Can someone who feels ugly find happiness despite what others think about them? Find out as our character takes you on a journey from rejection to acceptance and from being alone to finding love.

Caleb is a runner at the world-famous Consulting Rooms, where all sorts of brilliant practitioners work - from time-shepherds and musicians, to alchemists, doctors and charm-weavers. But when a theft occurs, the practitioners foretell of a baffling murder where Caleb appears to hold the key to the mystery. In a race against time Caleb has to try and work out when the murder will occur and who the victim will be, and most importantly, why the victim isn't actually dead....

"When the lights are off And the stars are out, Only shadows move about" When Nicky goes to bed, the familiar objects in his room start to take on scary new shapes. Is that a creepy, crawly snake at the end of the bed? Is there a tall, dark stranger standing by door? Don't worry! The snake is only Nicky's sock and the menacing figure is just his robe hanging on the back of the bedroom door. If you have ever thought there might be someone hiding in your closet or peculiar things underneath the bed, this gentle little book will comfort you and take away all those night-time fears. "But do not fear For they'll be gone, When the switch is turned And the lights are on"

Serena is the mermaid princess of an underwater palace called Dylana, where she is loved by all the mer-people and sea creatures within the kingdom. One day, while exploring the bottom of the mystical ocean, Serena finds a dazzling, but mysterious crystal of two mer-people who look like they are in love! Join Serena on her adventure to learn more about the figures in this unexpected treasure.

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